Senior Software Product Owner: Agile, Cloud & Security

ARKA; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company relocation benefits

HSA contributions

401k retirement plan

3 weeks vacation accrual

13 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance/AD&D/Disability

Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ARKA Group L.P. in Michigan is seeking a Software Product Owner to lead the Enterprise team, acting as the voice of the customer and aligning business goals with technical execution.

You will own the backlog, translate features into detailed specs, and communicate with stakeholders while participating in all Agile ceremonies. Relocation benefits are offered, and flex scheduling may be available to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, software systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role e.g., Scrum Master
• Proven experience working in an Agile environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with a modern cloud provider such as AWS or Azure as well as understanding of standalone Kubernetes deployments
• Experience with modern front-end development using React or Angular
• Experience with Source Control tools (e.g. Git, Gitlab)
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile Scrum software development methodology including using tools like Git, Jira and Confluence
• Ability to work in office full time
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Backlog Management: Own and manage the product backlog, including creating, refining, and prioritizing user stories and epics. Work closely with the chief engineer and architect in current and future epic definitions.
• Requirements Definition: Translate high-level features into detailed, actionable specifications for the engineering team. Must be able to work with engineering feature definitions and not rely on detailed requirement definitions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders internal and customer facing, providing updates on product progress and gathering feedback.
• Agile Ceremonies: Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX/UI, marketing, and customer support, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Acceptance Criteria: Define acceptance criteria for user stories and validate that delivered solutions meet the defined requirements.
• Technical Acumen: Use your technical background to effectively communicate with engineers, understand technical constraints, and make informed trade-off decisions.

Skills

Software development

Systems engineering

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Communication

SDLC knowledge

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Kubernetes

React/Angular

DevSecOps tools

Office presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or systems engineering

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Jira

Confluence

AWS

Azure

React

Angular

Kubernetes

Job description

ARKA Group L.P. in Michigan is seeking a Software Product Owner to lead the Enterprise team, acting as the voice of the customer and aligning business goals with technical execution.

You will own the backlog, translate features into detailed specs, and communicate with stakeholders while participating in all Agile ceremonies. Relocation benefits are offered, and flex scheduling may be available to support work/life balance.